Audit Assistant at Phase3 Telecom

Role Summary
The assistant manager (Internal Audit) will be responsible for providing significant support to the Head, Internal Audit Department in ensuring that all of the company's financial policies and procedures are effective, accurate and in accordance with industry practices and audit standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide significant help and support to senior professional(Head of Internal Audit dept.) for the implementation of the company's internal controls and procedures;
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations;
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc;
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process;
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement;
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings;
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum;
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor management’s interventions;
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
• Any other assignments as may be assigned by the Head Internal Audit Dept. from time to time.

Qualifications/Minimum Recruitment Standards

• BSc/HND in Accounting or Finance or any business related discipline
• 3-5 years post qualification or partly qualified experience with minimum 3 years’ experience in the telecom industry
• Sound knowledge of the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).

Key Attributes

• Proven working experience as Internal Auditor in a telecom company
• Advanced computer skills on MS Office and sage accounting software.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement
• Quick learner and adaptability